My research interests focus on engaging diverse audiences, cultural sensitivity in evaluation, youth development, family learning, civic engagement, and community partnerships. I am particularly interested in how these issues play out in the contexts of history and cultural heritage institutions.
Garibay, C., Martin, J., Stein, J., & Wilson, K. (2009). Informed Engagement: Museums and Immigrant Communities. Philadelphia, PA: AAM Annual Conference
Johnson, J., Storksdieck, M., Duran, S., and Stein, J. (2008). Outreach to Non-Traditional Audiences or Not?: Lessons Learned and Shared. Denver, CO: AAM Annual Conference.
Luke, J., Stein, J., Kessler, C. & Dierking, L. (2007). How Can Museums Make a Difference in Youth Development? Curator, 50/3.
Luke, J.J., Stein, J., Foutz, S., & Adams, M. (2007). Research to practice: Testing a tool for assessing critical thinking in art museum programs. Journal of Museum Education, 32(2), 123-135.
Stein, J., Dierking, L., Falk, J., & Ellenbogen, K. (Eds). (2006). In Principle, In Practice Insights: A Museum Learning Resource. Annapolis, MD: Institute for Learning Innovation.
Stein, J., Garibay, C., & Wilson, K. (2008). Engaging Immigrant Audiences in Museums. Museums and Social Issues, 3(2), 179-195.
Stein, J., Reidell, A., & Sickler, J. (2009). Museums and Society: Engaging Visitors in Civic Issues. Philadelphia, PA: AAM Annual Conference.
Storksdieck, M. & Stein, J. (2006). What they bring with them: Museum visitors' perspectives on Evolution. ASTC Dimensions 3(4): 8-9.
